Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old vs Longmorn 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18070) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year OldLongmorn 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18070) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryOld Rip Van WinkleLongmorn
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47.8%62.6%
Age13 yr19 yr
Price£180£235
Rating5.00/5

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner55/100
Value28/100

Longmorn 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18070) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18070) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is better value at £180 vs £235.

For beginners: Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£180 vs £235)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Longmorn 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18070) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (62.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£235 vs £180)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Pappy?

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18070) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Chocolate

Only Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old

ToastedVanilla

Only Longmorn 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 18070) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodNutty

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